Kelp Plant Shows Profits From By-Products In California
Washington reports a U S Department of Agriculture kelp potash project at Summerland California has become self supporting at $2.50 per unit and yields profitable by products iodine salt ammonia and bleaching carbon among others. The venture could net daily $300 potash and $269 from by products plus additional outputs like kelp oils and creosote. The program aims to reduce fuel use and expand potential markets as progress continues.
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Washington
United States
Germany
United States Department of Agriculture
Summerland
Cal
Bureadu of
Salis
Europe
Bureau of Soils
Submarine Valley Found Off Mendocino Offshore
Captain Lukins of the Wenonah reports an uncharted submarine valley near Cape Mendocino California. The feature lies about ten miles north and west of the cape with its head five miles offshore and is blamed for the wreck of the steamer Bear and the loss of five lives in 1916.
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San Francisco
Lukins
Wenonah
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Cape Mendocino
Cal
Kerensky Working in London Beany Establishment
Gregory Zilbourg, once Kerensky’s labor secretary, told an Intercollegiate Socialist convention that Alexander Kerensky is now employed in a beef and beanery in London. Zilbourg said the former Russian leader is “down at the heel” and in the same boat as many others.
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London
New York
Alexander F. Kerensky
Russia
Gregory Zilbourg
Kerensky
Bonds for Shelf Paper Reveal Lost Seattle Bonds
In Seattle a son bought 4000 improvement bonds for his mother but she used them to paper pantry shelves. The bonds surfaced at the City Treasurer’s office. Accountant A B Lund says the bonds belong to an elderly woman who has lived alone in Seattle for years. During a business lapse five or six years ago she forgot the bonds and their value.
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Seattle
Wash
Br. L. Terry
A. B. Lund
Brownies Leave British Service After War
The last group of Brownies, young messenger girls in brown dresses supplied by authorities, have quit government service. They served during the war and proved quicker and smarter than boys, bringing general lamentation at their departure.
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London
Tax on 1919 Income and Exemption Rules
The article outlines 1919 income tax rules, exemption amounts, and graduated surtaxes. It explains normal tax rates, definitions of tax brackets, and examples including a $6 000 income with $2 000 exemption resulting in $170 tax, plus how surtaxes apply. It notes penalties for late filers and split payments with due dates and the calendar-year assessment.
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Weber
Fii
Diane
Beecher
Ex-Emperor William Extradition Demanded for Trial
The Dutch minister receives a note from the supreme council urging the extradition of former Emperor William under Versailles Article 227 for trial. It cites moral responsibility for war crimes including Belgium Luxemburg violations, hostage system, deportations, devastation, and submarine warfare. Holland urged to cooperate to uphold international law and solidarity of nations. Berlin reports two German officers involved with violence against the interallied evacuation commission arrested and to be tried. General Von Eberhardt called to Berlin for accounting.
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Union News
Paris
Temps
Supreme Council
William
Germany
Belgium
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Holland
League of Nations
Berlin
Baltic
von Eberhardt
von der Goltz
Sultans Flagged War Error Calls for Prudence at Opening
In a speech at the Turkish parliament the sultan denounced Turkey's entry on the Teutonic side and urged prudence, clear sight, firmness, and patriotism as the basis for safety and success while asserting justice as the foundation of society.
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Laris
Turkey
Teutonic
Constantinople
Sultan
Prohibition Leaders Seek Reimbursement for Liquor Losses
Prohibitionists in Congress propose to reimburse liquor dealers under constitutional prohibition. A Treasury Department plan would have the government purchase about 60,000,000 gallons held under bond. Treasury certificates would be issued and redeemed as the government finds legitimate uses for the bonded stock.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
Treasury
North Dakota Congressman Seeks $10 Million Bank Loan Plan
Representative Slim Clair of North Dakota introduces a bill in the House authorizing Treasury deposits to the Bank of North Dakota totaling 10 million dollars. The bank would loan the funds to farmers in drought affected regions to expand grain acreage for the coming season.
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Washington
Slimclair
North Dakota
Treasury Department
Bank of North Dakota
Bolsheviks Push Front With Chinese Troops in Riga Dispatch
A dispatch to the official bureau in Riga says Bolsheviks enlist Chinese regiments to reinforce the Letts front. Reports claim Latts repelled a counter attack, capturing several villages as the advance toward Rjeshu proceeds.
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Copenhagen
Levis Burewa
Riga
Rjeshu
Byte Lowe
Pakoy
Cascarets Offer Gentle Nightly Liver Cleanse
An old style health ad touts Cascarets as a safe remedy to purify the body and cure biliousness. It promises quick, painless relief from stomach upset, constipation, and a sallow complexion while you sleep, unlike harsh remedies such as calomel.
Army Caste Hypothetical on Air Power Costs
The discussion weighs whether airplanes should be wider in reach to justify overhead expenses. It notes military questions about air power costs and strategic priorities.
Diamond Dyes Promise Fadeless Colors for Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a guaranteed way to restore rich colors to wool silk linen cotton and blends. It mentions a Diamond Dye Color Card and a Directions Book with each package. A separate note describes a pocket case that ejects a card when a fever is pressed.
Bayer Aspirin Introduced by Bayer in 1900
An advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as the world famous remedy prescribed by physicians for colds headaches neuralgia toothache earache rheumatism and general pain. Each tablet bears the Bayer Cross and the Bayer trademark on packaging with directions and affordable prices.
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Bayer
Speak First Then Let Opponent Speak Freely Admonition
A maxim urges caution before speaking and allows the other party a chance to respond. It promotes restraint to avoid giving an opening for embarrassment and emphasizes fair exchange in conversation.
Green's August Flower advertised as a remedy
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion, cleanses the stomach and intestinal tract, and stimulates bile flow. It claims use in households worldwide for indigestion, nervous dyspepsia, sluggish liver, and related complaints. Sold by druggists with a prompt to try a bottle and avoid substitutes. It ends with a slogan about home being what you make it.
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Green
Blood Infection Linked to Rheumatism Warned
Readers are told that rheumatism is caused by a germ in the blood and that relief comes only from a remedy that eliminates these pain demons, a point supported by sufferers who seek an effective treatment.
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Naan
Ese Weagne
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Cca Crownenne
Erenee
Emperor William
Huns
Dakota
Fletcher
HILL
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DR. Carter
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Spoun Medical
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